October 10, 2025Open Access

Clinical Outcomes of 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Instrumentation for Total Ankle Arthroplasty versus Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing for Ankle Arthrodesis

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The 3D-printed group exhibited reduced operative times and lower intraoperative blood loss compared to the arthrodesis group.
Statistically significant differences were observed in AOFAS and VAS scores favoring the 3D-printed group at final follow-up.
Both surgical procedures showed improvements in postoperative scores, but 3D-printed outcomes were superior in functionality.
3D-printed instrumentation facilitated precise surgical planning, enhancing accuracy and minimizing intraoperative complications.

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Retrospective analysis shows better operative outcomes for total ankle arthroplasty with 3D-printed instrumentation, suggesting improved recovery.

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Retrospective analysis shows better operative outcomes for total ankle arthroplasty with 3D-printed instrumentation, suggesting improved recovery.